Guildford Grammar Preparatory School April 2020 | Page 9

Years
Woolba Wing
1 – 2
Year 1 and 2 students are engaged in inquiry-based
learning that allows them to make strong connections
with their environment and builds on the strong
foundations built in their early years. To continue to foster
a sense of exploration and discovery and harness a child’s
natural curiosity, we provide a creative and nature-based
learning environment that stimulates a spirit of adventure.
Strong literacy and numeracy skills are developed using
the latest research and appropriate teaching.
Our students enjoy an ideal learning environment that
features break-out spaces and discovery hubs, as well
as boundless outdoor natural play areas that include the
Swan River and foreshore and green, spacious grounds.
Children are encouraged to explore, inquire and make
connections across all curriculum areas. The Australian
Curriculum and Early Years Learning Framework is
supported by a dynamic and broad program that perfectly
complements and reinforces the curriculum and each area
of inquiry.
We aim to inspire a spirit of citizenship in our young learners
and help them to develop mindfulness and empathy.
Years 3 – 4
Monop Wing
Year 3 and 4 students are inspired in a nurturing and
challenging education setting. Students are supported
to become independent thinkers and take greater
responsibility in their personal learning journey.
Computers and other forms of technology become an
integral part of learning to equip students with the skills
required for their future.
A strong emphasis continues to be placed on literacy
and numeracy in these years. Our upstairs book hive
boasts an enormous collection of books and novels and
provides many opportunities for children to escape in their
imagination or engage with the wider world. We believe
reading is critical to instilling a passion for learning and
spirit of inquiry.
Our proximity to the Swan River and wetlands provide
endless conservation opportunities and facilitates a
creative and flexible learning approach.
Our students are valued for their unique strengths
and passions. Positive relationships among students,
their families and our dedicated and energetic team of
teachers, education assistants and specialist staff lead to
meaningful learning experiences that bring out the best in
every student.
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